ATTN: Update on Gas Mileage
08-25-2008, 03:22 PM
#23
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
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no changing ur plugs isn't hard only tool i would recommend is a swivel and a fuel line remover took me and a buddy 20 mins to change them
although i cant remember if u need the fuel line remover now that i think about it cause we swapped out his manifold
although i cant remember if u need the fuel line remover now that i think about it cause we swapped out his manifold
08-25-2008, 03:57 PM
#24
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
There's no need for the fuel line tool, the fuel rails do not have to come off to change the plugs.
Just unplug the COP and remove the single retaining screw, there is enough flexibility in the COP boot and the conductor spring that the COP will lift right out. On cylinder #3 (passenger side rear but one) it can be helpful to unplug the electrical connector on the injector to get a bit more room. This can help on #4 also.
Just unplug the COP and remove the single retaining screw, there is enough flexibility in the COP boot and the conductor spring that the COP will lift right out. On cylinder #3 (passenger side rear but one) it can be helpful to unplug the electrical connector on the injector to get a bit more room. This can help on #4 also.
08-25-2008, 07:20 PM
#25
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 4,039
Geeezus, just because you car starts to sound like it has an engine after 2200, doesn't mean you shouldn't rev past that. Drive that bitch like its meant to be driven.
Like cliffy said, you aren't doing your car any favors by keeping the rpms that low. These cars can take some rpmand from my experience they really like it.
Like cliffy said, you aren't doing your car any favors by keeping the rpms that low. These cars can take some rpmand from my experience they really like it.
08-26-2008, 12:37 AM
#26
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 37
Yeah my bro has an 02 Trans Am firehawk, 350 stock HP, sick car but he told me that changing the plugs is unthinkable at least for himself to do it. A plug change will cost him insane money at a garage, so I'm glad I'll be able to do mine myself. I'm trying to get him to switch over to the Mustang family but he loves his TA. He did spin the tires at 70 MPH though while I was riding along, I lost a $5 bet.
08-28-2008, 12:02 AM
#28
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ca
Posts: 891
You guys are cracking me up with this 2000 and 3000rpm stuff lol.Like others in this forum ive been revving it up all the way to 7000 at least 5 times daily and shift at 4000 and still average 20 freeway and 16 in town with my 4.30's. Cliff I hope my da is as cool as you when hes 62 lol.
